Springfield Armory SOCOM 16

[Guest JHatmaker]

If I didn't already have the cluster on my SOCOM II I would go with the TROY MCS or a Sage. You get the rail space, a pistol grip, and an adjustable stock. The VLTOR cluster is heavy for just a rail system, and the top rail sits very high, so you either need a cheek riser or the VLTOR stock which raises an inch and costs over $400 itself.

My M1A has sat in the safe for more than a year until this morning (was at the range for something else so I took it out and shot a few mags, I will never get rid of this gun ). I would shoot it more but 308 aint cheap and mine doesn't like Brown Bear. I am waiting for Brownells to get the VLTOR stocks back in stock, they said later this month.

I've been looking at the Troy billet aluminum stock, the Vltor Modstock, J Allen's stock, and Sage's EBR (probably my favorite, and unfortunately quite pricey).

I priced out a J Allen with the Pic Rails, adjustable cheek stock, etc; and it came to $1395!!

My two favorite designs are Troy's complete stock assembly ($1200) and Sage's EBR ($730). I just can't see spending that much on a stock at this point (or ever) since I'm just a Mall Ninja, and will never use it to it's full potential. I'm just a sucker for cool ass stuff

Joe, looked at that link when I got home, that's the Troy set-up I'vd been wanting (sans butt stock).

Edited November 4, 2009 by JHatmaker

[Guest BigShot]

Hey JHat,

Been a few weeks... I know you done put that toy on paper. What up???

Also, what kind of "Scout type" scope you gonna mount??

BigShot

[Daniel]

It was a lot of fun to shoot. He hasnt zerod the sight he has on it yet. On of the trijicon ones.. I dont know the specific model.

[lowbud]

I bought one of those and turned around and sold it shortly thereafter. I want another one .

I just don't understand. seems like I'm not the only one who does this. Why do we do this dreadful thing.

Edited November 18, 2009 by lowbud

[JeffL]

I just don't understand. seems like I'm not the only one who does this. Why do we do this dreadful thing.

Buyers remorse I think. It cost me about $1800 after tax.

[Guest JHatmaker]

The sight I have on it now is the Trijicon TriPower. Like Daniel said it was way off sight, I had to adjust it when I got home.

Put a lot of rounds through it Saturday, just a few on Sunday. I'm wanting to eventually put a Sage or Troy Ind replacement stock on it. Hopefully that'll help with the recoil a bit. Like I said, it's not bad, but it ain't good either.

[poak]

The sight I have on it now is the Trijicon TriPower. Like Daniel said it was way off sight, I had to adjust it when I got home.

Put a lot of rounds through it Saturday, just a few on Sunday. I'm wanting to eventually put a Sage or Troy Ind replacement stock on it. Hopefully that'll help with the recoil a bit. Like I said, it's not bad, but it ain't good either.

The one in Modern Warfare 2 has the Sage EBR stock on it and it seems to have limited the recoil to minimal vibration in the palms.

[Guest BigShot]

I might be all wet on this but I think the "Scout" has a muzzle brake instead of a flash hider that may help on the recoil. Not sure if it swaps but it may be worth a question.

BigShot

Here's a shot from a Scout...

Edited November 18, 2009 by BigShot
added pic

[TGO David]

Hopefully that'll help with the recoil a bit. Like I said, it's not bad, but it ain't good either.

Shoot more. You'll toughen up and not even notice it after a while.

[JeffL]

I might be all wet on this but I think the "Scout" has a muzzle brake instead of a flash hider that may help on the recoil. Not sure if it swaps but it may be worth a question.

BigShot

Here's a shot from a Scout...

The SOCOM 16 uses a muzzle brake as well. I didn't think the recoil on mine was bad at all. Then again I never thought the recoil on my Mosin Nagant was as bad as people made it out to be.

[Daniel]

The SOCOM 16 uses a muzzle brake as well. I didn't think the recoil on mine was bad at all. Then again I never thought the recoil on my Mosin Nagant was as bad as people made it out to be.

It isnt bad. It just creeps up on you and your arm gets sore.

[Guest HexHead]

the SOCCOM16..or Scout Squad is on my Christmas/bonus list...might need to trade in the MINI14

I'm old school. I want the walnut "'classic" M1A. I thought I wanted a Squad/Scout, but after fondling them both at Outpost during 2nd or None, I gotta stick with the original "son of the Garand".

[Guest HexHead]

Shoot more. You'll toughen up and not even notice it after a while.

He just got too used to that PS-90.

When I get mine, it'll follow the .303 Enfield and the .30-06 Garand. I doubt I'll even notice it. LOLOLOL

[Guest JHatmaker]

Shoot more. You'll toughen up and not even notice it after a while.

The more I shoot, the more it hurts!

It's fine, just making an excuse to get a new stock for it...

[MacGyver]

When I get mine, it'll follow the .303 Enfield and the .30-06 Garand. I doubt I'll even notice it. LOLOLOL

I had the pleasure of shooting a .303 Enfield when I was 11. I've got a mark on the bridge of my nose from where the scope bit me. To this day, that is my standard point of reference when judging recoil. If I fire it, and I'm not bleeding when I'm done, then I just need to suck it up because it wasn't as bad as the Enfield.

[Guest 23rdID]

I gotta stick with the original "son of the Garand".

Amen

walnut = beautiful

I wouldn't complain if someone wanted to give me a SOCOM though

[Guest malbolja]

You can put a walnut stock on a SOCOM.

And someone makes a rubber "fudd pad" that replaces the steel butt plate if the recoil bothers you.

[Guest malbolja]

[Jasongar8]

That is badass. The best of both worlds.